Windows 7: Sharing files between Windows 7 and Windows 8 in a homegroup

Hello

I'm quite frustrated after trying to share files between my Windows 8 PC and Windows 7 Laptop. Sharing files between Windows 7 PC and laptop was flawless.

I tried creating a homegroup in Windows 7, joined it from Windows 8, when I tried to open shared files, it gave permission error. I've disabled password protection on both PC. Tried adding HomeGroupUsers$ in Advanced persmissions of folder sharing, still the same.



Tried other way round too i.e created a homegroup in Windows 8 and joined it from Windows 7. Still the same issue of permission.

Any help is appreciated.

Thank you

Hello,

Did you try to check the ip address of both the computer and are they able to ping each other ping the IP address of both the computers ( fox ex. Ping the IP address of win 7 and win 8).

Also have you tried giving full permission on both the computer?

Yes tried giving full permission.

I can see the folders of PC so there are able to connect.

Are the folders given full access?

What I mean by this is right click on the folder from where you want the doc. or pictures to be shared -> click properties-> sharing tab-> edit advance sharing-> if box is not checked for share the folder check the box-> click ok ->click security tab-> click edit -> then enter the name as everyone-> click ok -> then check the box for full permission-> click apply and then ok.

Restart both the computer and then check if you are able to see the files.

Yes, I've tried that too, still I get that permission error.

Be sure to check the time/date settings on both machines. Homegroups works fine between Windows 8 and Windows 7 for me. You might want to check the Homegroup trouble shooter in the link below.

When in doubt, leave the Homegroup from all machine then create a new Homegroup and rejoin from all machines.
Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide for Windows 7 HomeGroup Connection Issues

Time is same on both machines, I don't use any ID pass to login. I tried creating homegroup several times, all in vain

Now, I've copied the files to PUBLIC folder (Thats the only folder which is accessible )

If it is asking for a password then use the computer's username and password (username and password would be for the data which needs to be shared from one computer) and check if it works.

No, its not asking for any ID pass.

Btw I haven't setup any ID pass inorder to login in both PC's